Senior Legal Counsel Commercial
CHEP · United States · 4 days ago
RemoteRemoteLegalFull-time
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial to act as a business-facing legal partner across North America, supporting customer-facing and revenue-generating activities. You will work closely with sales and commercial leaders to enable strategic deals, providing practical legal guidance that balances risk and revenue outcomes. This is a remote, U.S.-based individual contributor role with a preference for candidates located in Eastern or Central time zones (including Texas).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead negotiation and drafting of complex customer and commercial agreements
- Partner with sales teams to support deal execution and growth initiatives
- Provide pragmatic, business-aligned legal advice
- Support strategic partnerships and key customer relationships
- Improve contracting efficiency and reduce deal cycle times
- Collaborate cross-functionally across North America
What We're Looking For
- Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in at least one U.S. or Canada jurisdiction
- 8–12+ years of experience, including:
- Law firm training & experience (required)
- In-house/corporate legal experience (required)
- Strong experience in commercial contracting and negotiation
- Prowess in partnering with sales or revenue-generating teams
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong judgment in balancing legal risk and commercial outcomes
Why This Role
- High-impact role directly tied to revenue and growth
- Opportunity to shape how legal partners with the business
- Significant autonomy and visibility as part of a transforming legal function